Hit&Run Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 I used to work in a library (whilst in 6th form, a long time ago), and even then there were quite a few bass books (and lots of guitar books) on the shelves. Fast forward a decade and I pop back in to see what they've got, and am pleasantly surprised: [list] [*]a couple of copies of Jaco's modern electric bass [*]a few different instalments of Chuck Rainey's bass method [*]several beginner's books [*]a book on bass guitar harmonics [*]a collection of bass articles from 'guitar player' in the 70s (Stanley Clarke, Carol Kaye, Jeff Berlin etc..) [*]building jazz/rock/metal basslines [*]others that I can't remember [/list] Also, every month they get a copy of 'guitar & bass' magazine. It's a bit limited bass-wise, but has interviews, product reviews and musical examples from a player. The bass player featured often ties in with the cover guitarist [i]eg[/i] Hendrix on the cover, Noel Redding is featured; Brian May on the cover, John Deacon inside etc.. So, my question is: Does anyone out there actively use their library as a source of material for study/musical growth? Theoretically, the British Library keeps a copy of every book ever published (in this country?), so you could request just about anything (for 60p). I wonder if they'd be able to get that Jamiroquai transcriptions book....? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 [quote name='Hit&Run' post='116044' date='Jan 8 2008, 07:49 AM']Theoretically, the British Library keeps a copy of every book ever published (in this country?)...[/quote] published in the UK, yes....i know this, cos i work there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 Smartypants! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul, the Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 My local has an awesomely huge soul book. I used to also get piano music to help with notation. So not really 'active', but a useful resource. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super_Mario_Bass Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 I have done in the past, its pretty easy cos i work at one too =D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 (edited) i've currently got this on my desk at work Edited January 8, 2008 by ahpook Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elom Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 Libraries are also a great way to expand your musical listening. My local library will let you borrow CDs at £1 per week. Far be it from me to encourage copyright theft but in this digital age... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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